Estratto
Warning, and go
01/01/1912
Eng
The signal system from the prompt corner to the flies, electricians' perches, or to any part of the stage where effects are to be carried out. The warning is a red light, and the go is green. In some theatres these colours are reversed, or one light is used as a warning, and the go is when the light is switched off. The warning tells the hand who works the effect to stand by. In spectacular productions where there are many effects there is a large cue board with lights wired in series, but it is always safe to work on the two light system. […]
Wilfred Granville, A dictionary of theatrical terms, Andre Deutsch, 01/01/1912, London
tipologia
Dizionari/enciclopedie
ambito
Arti performative
pp. 199-200
Warning and go (Eng)
Signals (Eng)
lights wired in series, light system, stage